Increasing our global impact recognises the UK’s opportunities in the world and the importance of DfT contributing effectively toward the government’s vision of a global Britain. Operating and engaging globally will play a vital role in assisting the department in maintaining and extending its influence with international partners, including ensuring high standards of transport safety, security, and environmental protection and boosting UK trade, exports, and inward investment. UK science and innovation has the potential to develop transport-related exports and inward investment, thereby helping grow and level up the economy. Our R&D around climate change mitigation and adaptation can help influence the international community to take progressively stronger action.
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This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
During the 21st century an energy revolution must take place to avoid the worst effects of climate change. Understanding the impact this revolution will have on the cost of goods and services is a vital challenge, but be...
Funded by: ESRC
Lead research organisation: University of Leeds
The project specifically addresses the question by analyzing the impact of changing fuel costs on the UK's economy and trade flows.
The UK's exit from the European Union presents policymakers with an unprecedented set of challenges, risks and opportunities. Perhaps nowhere are these more significant than in the decisions that the UK will have to make...
Funded by: ESRC
Lead research organisation: Institute for Fiscal Studies
The project focuses on understanding how new trade arrangements for the UK might affect different industries, regions, and workers, which partially addresses the question.
**Vision** - COVID-19 will change the nature of trade and impact the UK's economic performance, trade strategy/policy and global position. WTO forecasts global trade will fall 30% due to COVID-19\. COVID-19 places unique...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: CORIOLIS TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
The project does not directly address the question, but it aims to develop technology that can support policymakers in making evidence-based decisions regarding trade, which could be relevant in the context of UK trade routes.